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The two departments in the Upper School (ages 15-21) are
Bridges and Vocational. Both are designed to prepare students to become contributing members of the community, living independently according to their potential.
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Bridges
(ages 15 - 18) is designed to meet the unique
academic and social needs of adolescents with
developmental disabilities. In addition to core
academics, the program emphasizes career
exploration and social skills development.
Participation in off-site community-based
training helps develop self-confidence and
appropriate work habits in a supervised
environment.
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Social activities are also used as
a teaching opportunity, guiding the students in
appropriate peer interaction and correct
manners. Career
exploration sites include Old City Park, Family
Cross Center, the Catholic Diocese, and Visiting
Nurses Association.
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Vocational students are
prepared for independent living by applying math and reading
skills in everyday situations, learning and using health and
home living skills, and participating in a variety of job
training opportunities in the community.
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Students work off-campus each
morning in both paid and non-paid job internships. All students
are placed at one job site per semester. Students are assisted
in exploring the various opportunities available to them upon
graduation through a formal transition process that involves
other social service agencies in the community. The school has
an excellent track record for placing graduates in paid
positions.
Current job-sites include:
Locke Liddell & Sapp, The Catholic Diocese, Target, Methodist
Hospital, Notre Dame School Cafeteria, Scottish Rite Hospital
and the RISE School
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